LET'S CONNECT
3171 Main Street, P. O. Box 361
Barnstable, MA 02630
Barnstable Comedy Club seeks a diverse group of singers, actors and performers including, but not
limited to gender identities, body types, ages, abilities, sexual orientation, ethnic and racial backgrounds.
All ethnicities welcome; no roles have specific needs. We are open to actors of all gender identities.
DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER
By Marc Camoletti, Adapted by Robin Hawdon
Directed by Alex Lucchesi
Audition Dates: Monday, October 27 and Tuesday, October 28 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Callbacks if needed on Thursday, October 30 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Perusal Scripts: Not available at this time. Please check back.
Production Dates: January 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25, 2026
Character Descriptions to Follow
Casting Available for 3 Men and 3 Women
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
BERNARD (35+): Jacqueline’s husband. He is confident to the point of hubris. He sees others as usable players in whatever games he is playing. He is attractive either due to his personality, his success and/or his appearance. English.
JACQUELINE (35+): Bernard’s wife. She is confident, stylish, and independent, not someone you want to try to deceive. English.
ROBERT (35+): Bernard’s best friend and Jacqueline’s lover. He is a successful man of business, assertive, attractive, and a lover of order. English.
SUZANNE (30+): Bernard’s mistress. She is an actress/model or at least she looks like one. She lives a very rich lifestyle, but there is something subtly mercenary about her. Nationality is open..
SUZETTE (30+): A cordon bleu chef, working through an agency. She is attractive, playful, and openly opportunistic. French*.
GEORGE (35+): Suzette’s husband. He has an intimidating personality and physical presence. He is protective and jealous, but not the brightest individual. French*.
*No actual French is spoken, but a French accent is necessary.
Synopsis: The tasty shenanigans involve Bernard, who’s got romance on his mind. With his wife out of town, an alibi from his best friend and a gourmet chef to add culinary spice, the determined Bernard has the perfect evening planned for his French mistress – or so he thinks. But hidden identities and outrageous identities cause his best laid plans to go off track in the clever comedic ride.
'Don't Dress for Dinner' is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ANGEL STREET (GASLIGHT)
By Patrick Hamilton
Directed by James F. Ring
Audition Dates: Friday, December 5 from 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
December 6 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and Sunday, December 7 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Perusal Scripts: Not available at this time. Please check back soon.
Production Dates: March 12. 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29, 2026
Casting Available for 2 Men and 3 Women
Character Descriptions
BELLA MANNINGHAM: Female. Mid-30’s to early 50’s. English accent. Bella is a cultured woman from a wealthy family. As the play opens, she is in the fifth year of a childless marriage to a man her family deeply disapproves of, a man whom she cares for and strives to satisfy but often struggles to understand. Bella is described, accurately, by one of the other characters (Inspector Rough) as a woman who “has travelled a very long way upon the path of sorrow and doubt and … at present … believes she is going out of her mind.” Auditions for the role of Bella may include readings from pages 21-22, 34-38, 50-55, 68-70, and 105-108.
JACK MANNINGHAM: Male. Mid-30’s to mid-50’s. English accent. Sophisticated, articulate and cunning, Jack keeps his own counsel but is reflexively bitter. He’s used his wife’s fortune to acquire a substantial but rather dreary townhouse in London, where he currently resides with Bella and their domestic staff. For reasons that become evident as the story unfolds, Jack bars Bella from visiting the third floor of the residence. And he leaves her – every evening – to secretly pursue sordid interests in other locales. The script has scenes involving intimacies between Jack and Nancy. Auditions may include readings from pages 21-22, 93-96, and 102-105.
NANCY: Female. 20 to 35. Cockney accent. A live-in parlor maid. She is young, brash, and unashamed about pursuing salacious gratifications. (As noted above, the script calls for intimacies between Nancy and Jack.) See, pages 6-8, 13, 19-20, & 57-66.
ELIZABETH: Female. 40 to 60. English accent. The Head Housekeeper. She deeply cares for Bella and is appalled by what’s unfolding around her. See, pp. 27-28, 81-90.
INSPECTOR ROUGH: Male. Late 40’s to 70’s. English accent. He formerly served as the lead detective on an unsolved murder that took place fifteen years earlier in what is now the Manningham’s residence. He remains committed to uncovering the truth. Auditions may include readings from pages 28-31, 41-45, 50-55, and 101-103.
Synopsis: Patrick Hamilton’s scandalous 1938 psychological thriller. Set in late-19th Century London, this beautifully written, deeply insightful and highly popular play concerns an unscrupulous husband’s attempt to destroy his wife’s faith in her own sanity. The play explores many mature subjects including pathological deceit, avarice, lust, marital infidelity, misogyny, murder, and vengeance.
'Angel Street (Gaslight)' is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.. www.concordtheatricals.com
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE COTTAGE
BY SANDY RUSTIN
Directed by Steve Ross
Audition Dates: Sunday, February 8 from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, February 10 and Wednesday, February 11 from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Perusal Scripts: Not available at this time. Please check back soon.
Production Dates: May 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24, 2026
Casting Available for 3 Males and 3 Females All roles use British accents ranging from proper to working class. Age ranges for all roles 20's - 50's. All ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
Character Descriptions
SYLVIA VAN KIPNESS: Female- A “lovely and rash romantic”. Feminine, yet strong-willed, Sylvia's attempts at true love leave her frustrated and ever hopeful for a shocking turn of events.
BEAU: Male- “Perhaps the best looking man in Britain” Logical to the point of pessimism. Beau is the type of fellow quite happy with the status quo, no matter what the status quo may be.
MARJORIE: Female- extremely pregnant (8 Months), pragmatic and a tad spicy. Unflappable in every sense of the word. Unless of course, she's in labor.
CLARKE: Male- Distinguished gent with a lover’s spirit. Always aiming to please, Clarke's kind-heartedness may lead others to take him for a fool.
DIERDRE: Female- A pretty, sometimes wise, nincompoop. Gullible is Diedre's middle name. She's awfully sweet though, if you like that sort of thing. Surprisingly capable of unexpected clarity and insight.
RICHARD Male- A “murderous, yet gentle soul.” Born to be half of a soul-mated duo, Richard is hell-bent on finding and keeping his true love (no matter what).
Synopsis: Set in the English countryside in 1923, this tale of sex, betrayal and, oh yes, love, unfolds when Sylvia Van Kipness decides to expose her love affair to her husband and her lover's wife. The true meanings of fate, identity and marriage are called into question as a surprising, hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculous-- potentially murderous-- romantic comedy.
'The Cottage' is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. www.dramatists.com
BEEHIVE - The 60's Musical
Created by Larry Gallagher
Directed by Sonia Schonning
Music Direction by Marcia Wytrwal
Cissy George, Stage Manager
Audition Dates: Sunday, August 24 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Monday, August 25 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Callbacks if needed on Wednesday, August 27 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Perusal Scripts: Currently placed in both the Sturgis and Hyannis Public Libraries
Production Dates: November 6, 7. 8 ,9 ,14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23, 2025
Casting Available for 6 Women
Character Descriptions
WANDA (Female 18+) – Serves as the narrator throughout the review. She interacts with the audience throughout the production. Singing and dancing is required for this role.
JASMINE (Female 18+) – Portrays Diana Ross of the Supremes as well as the lead singer of the Chiffons, Judy Craig. Sings songs “One Fine Day,” “Where Did Our Love Go?” “Come See About Me,” and others. Singing and dancing is required for this role.
LAURA (Female 18+) – Portrays Janis Joplin; Lulu and others. Sings songs “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” “To Sir With Love,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Try,” “Me and Bobby McGee,” and others. Singing and dancing is required for this role.
ALLISON (Female 18+) – Sings songs “Downtown,” “Where the Boys Are,” “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” and others. Singing and dancing is required for this role.
PATTIE (Female 18+) – Sings the songs “It’s My Party,” “You Don’t Know Me,” “Wishin’ and Hopin’,” “A Natural Woman,” and others. Singing and dancing is required for this role.
GINA (Female 18+) – Portrays Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin and the lead singer of the Starlets. Sings songs “I Sold My Heart to a Junkman,” “A Fool in Love,” “Proud Mary,” “Respect” and others. Singing and dancing is required for this role.
About the Auditions:
Those auditioning are asked to wear comfortable clothing which allows for freedom of movement and shoes suitable for dancing.
Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show (60’s or 70’s tune) that showcases your voice and bring the sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Please also bring your calendar with a list of conflicts. If you plan to be in multiple shows between September and December, please refrain from auditioning. Please contact Sonia Schonning at sschonning@comcast.net with any questions. Videos will be accepted.
Synopsis: BEEHIVE - The 60’s Musical is a wild toe-tapping, head shakin’ musical tribute to the rockin’ women who made the music of the era so special – everyone from Lesley Gore to Janis Joplin, from the Shirelles to the Supremes, Aretha Franklin to Tina Turner, and every woman in between! With two dozen beloved hits, the show takes you on a journey through song, documenting the dramatic changes that America underwent during the 60s. BEEHIVE The 60s Musical will have you dancing in your seats and coming back for more!
'BEEHIVE - The 60s Musical' is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
________________________________________________________________________
Copyright © 2025 Barnstable Comedy Club. All Rights Reserved.